Hollow Road is in Bury St. Edmunds and in St Edmundsbury district. IP32 7AY is located in the Eastgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury St Edmunds. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hollow Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP32 7AX, IP32 7AU, IP32 7JD, IP32 7AB, IP32 7AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP32 7AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 52.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.2% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.4% | 34% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 42.6% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 15.3% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 15.3% | 5.3% | -10.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 42% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.7% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 18.8% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 23.2% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 29.5% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 10.8% | 1.9% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 87.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 87.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollow Road was 37.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Eastgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollow Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Eastgate and the 291st lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Hollow Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-03-27 | £365,643 |
| 8A Hollow Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £293,500 | 2024-09-20 | £296,504 |
| 40 Hollow Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £2,660,000 | 2023-06-30 | £2,673,740 |
| 40 Hollow Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2023-04-21 | £2,238,497 |
| 40 Hollow Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2023-04-21 | £1,293,354 |
IP32 7AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebert Wood Community Primary School Sebert Road , IP32 7EG | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Bridewell Lane , IP33 1RE | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Westgate Street , IP33 1QG | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , IP33 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Green Primary Academy Airfield Road , IP32 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School Grove Road , IP33 3BH | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury St Edmunds County Upper School Beetons Way , IP32 6RF | 1out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School Beetons Way , IP32 6RH | 3out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue , IP32 7QB | 2out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westley Middle School Oliver Road , IP33 3JB | 3out of 4 | 3,498 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horringer Court Middle School Glastonbury Road , IP33 2EX | 3out of 4 | 3,593 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Suffolk College Out Risbygate , IP33 3RL | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College Beetons Way , IP33 3YU | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Mount Road , IP32 7BH | 4out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Western Area Education Office New Shire Hall , Raingate Street IP33 2AR | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Bury St Edmunds Airfield Road , IP32 7PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lee School Nowton Road , IP33 2BT | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albany Beard Road , IP32 6SA | 3out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Sugar Sports & Social Club | Sports And Social Club, British Sugar | 395 yd | |
| RSPCA Suffolk Central Shop Bury St Edmunds | Unit 5a And 5b, Barton Road Retail Park | 511 yd | |
| Baxterstorey | Baxterstorey c/o Staff Restaurant British Sugar, Hollow Road | 565 yd | |
| Slates | Pot Black, Autopark | 703 yd | |
| Bury Bowl | Autopark, Eastgate Street | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pot Black Club | Pot Black, Autopark | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton place | Peyton Plaice Unit 1a, Barton Road Retail Park | 511 yd | |
| PIZZA TOWN | Pizza Town, Barton Road Retail Park | 511 yd | |
| East Ocean | 25 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | Farmfoods, Barton Road | 431 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, St Saviours Interchange Junction 43 | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| British Sugar Sports & Social Club BRITISH SUGAR BRITISH SUGAR HOLLOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 399 yd |
| Priory School MOUNT ROAD | 532 yd | |
| Moreton Hall Health Club MOUNT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Bury Town Football Club BURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BURY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB COTTON LANE | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Moreton Hall Preparatory School MOUNT ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| St James Ce Va Middle School (Closed) Vinefields | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.43 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.